Program Lead - Europe, Climate Change Think Tank, UK

InfluenceMap; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global think tank on sustainability is seeking a Program Lead to drive Europe-focused research and engagement on climate policies. You will manage a team, oversee impactful research, and connect with policy leaders. Candidates should have strong people management and stakeholder engagement skills, along with a background in research or policy. This full-time position is based in London and offers flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Private health insurance

Extra three paid days at year’s end

Bike2Work scheme

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven people management experience in a research or analytical setting.
• Ability to communicate complex issues and data-driven analysis convincingly.
• Fluency in English, other languages are a plus.
• Experience in successful stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee research for the LobbyMap platform’s assessment.
• Coordinate engagements with stakeholders to advance climate policy.
• Develop strategy for the Europe platform.
• Manage and support a team of analysts.

Skills

People management

Communication of complex data

Stakeholder engagement

Understanding of EU policymaking

Education

Relevant research or policy background

Tools

Standard IT applications

Job description

Overview

Do you have a desire to make a positive impact on the climate and biodiversity crises by working with an innovative global think tank? If so, we want to hear from you!

InfluenceMap is a globally recognized non-profit think tank driving change on climate and sustainability. We produce cutting-edge, objective research on how businesses and finance impact the climate crisis, working collaboratively across corporate, finance, public, civil society, and media sectors.

We are seeking a UK-based Program Lead to lead our Europe-focused research and amplify our impact across the region. In this role, you will connect directly with EU policymakers, industry leaders, civil society, and the media—helping shape the policies and strategies that will define the future of climate and nature in Europe.

InfluenceMap is best known for its LobbyMap platform, which analyzes corporate advocacy and policy engagement activities related to climate change and biodiversity loss. Our work has been featured in the media globally, used by hundreds of investors, and informed numerous climate campaigns. Other workstreams include the FinanceMap platform, which assesses the climate credentials of the financial sector, and the Carbon Majors platform, which tracks emissions from the world’s largest polluters. With offices in London, New York, Tokyo, Seoul, Canberra, and Brussels, this is an opportunity to be part of a team of 70+ friendly and dynamic professionals and to help shape our culture as we continue to grow and evolve as an organization. You will also have the chance to work with our global network of partners to help develop and share our cutting-edge content.

InfluenceMap's mission is to reform the way that corporate and finance sectors advocate to governments on climate and biodiversity policy. Depending on the candidate, the responsibilities of the position will cover some or all of the following:

Responsibilities

• Research & Content Management - Oversee the research driving the LobbyMap platform’s assessment of European corporate and industry association engagement with climate policy. Manage the production of high-quality content for media, investors, and other external stakeholders, ensuring the timely delivery of quarterly platform updates.
• External Engagement - Coordinate high-profile engagements with companies, investors, policymakers, and NGOs, supporting decision-makers to advance climate and nature policy in the region.
• Strategy & Impact Planning - Develop and drive the annual strategy for the Europe platform, ensuring alignment with our key partners and the evolving EU policy developments.
• Team Leadership & Development - Manage and support a talented group of analysts. Help refine their skills and deepen expertise to strengthen program delivery.

InfluenceMap's approach is data-driven and emphasizes accuracy, consistency, and meticulous attention to detail. You will receive comprehensive training in our research methods and learn how to communicate our results effectively. You will need to apply analytical rigor, communicate complex ideas clearly, and contribute to innovative engagement strategies to maximize impact with our key stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Proven people management experience - Demonstrated ability to lead, support, and develop team members, ideally in a research, policy, or analytical setting.
• Ability to communicate complex issues and data-driven analysis convincingly
• Fluency in English (written and spoken), other European language skills are beneficial.
• Proven outreach and engagement skills, ideally with a year or more of experience in successful stakeholder engagement
• Robust understanding of EU policymaking institutions and processes
• IT and software skills across a range of standard applications
• Right to work in the United Kingdom

We are a driven, mission-focused team seeking a Program Lead who shares our passion for climate action. This role is ideal for a strategic and proactive leader with a substantial research or policy background, who is eager to drive impactful climate and sustainability work across Europe and engage confidently with senior stakeholders.

Benefits

• This role is a full-time, based in the UK
• Our office is in London, and flexible working is possible. Opportunities for regular travel to Brussels.
• Base salary from £40K annually
• Private health insurance
• Extra three paid days, organization-wide closure at year’s end
• Bike2Work scheme
• Frequent interactions with a dynamic and global, mission-driven team!

If you are excited about this role but your experience does not perfectly align with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for this role or have transferable skills that would be valuable in other areas of our team.

Please apply via the link below and submit your application by October 6, 2025. Early applications are welcome and will be processed as they arrive.